Not to throw cold water on those 30-day bloating "band-aid" solutions, but let's be real: major bloating is caused by... pretty much everything. If you want to tackle it, you need to identify and address all possible causes (yes, plural).
Sure, antibiotics work like magic for SIBO, SIFO, and other imbalances—97% of people feel better fast. But here's the kicker: a lot of people (12.6% in 3 months, 27.5% in 6 months, 43.7% in 9 months) find themselves back in Bloatville. Why? Because antibiotics aren't fixing the root problems like slow motility, low stomach acid, leaky gut, inflammation, and EPI—all culprits of major bloating.
So, what's the game plan?
Simple: tackle the root issues, clean up the mess, rebuild your system, and give your body time to recover. Think of it like major surgery—you don’t sprint a marathon right after; recovery takes time. Your gut’s not different.
Here’s what to do:
(1) START AT THE BEGINNING: Even if you have diarrhea or loose stools, slow motility might be your issue. It can cause everything from reflux to SIBO.
Clear the clog before you clean the drain.
(2) "MUSCLE MEMORY" (even for gut Issues): Restoring proper gut health is, in part, a result of taking the right products at the right doses over the right amount of time to relearn and re-establish healthy patterns. This is a process, not an event.
(3)ALL-IN APPROACH: Pathogens love company. They co-exist. You don't have one imbalance. Research and experience says you have many. Kick them all out together.
(4) REBUILD: After a thorough cleanup, focus on rebuilding your gut to prevent future issues.
(5) MAINTAIN: If you don't maintain it, you lose it. Even after you establish great gut health and your issues go away...long-term. Your issues happened once. If you don't fight back daily with simple maintenance, they can happen again.
Do it right, give it time, and you’ll be feeling fabulous!
Bad Bloating? Address the causes! - gut health, sibo, sifo, constipation
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